Overview

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

TRD inspires the hearts and minds of racing fans, Toyota team members, customers, and the driving public. We are dedicated to advancing automotive engineering and maximizing racetrack success. We partner with the finest race teams and drivers who share our passion, and our actions foster an atmosphere of excellence. In our pursuit of becoming the most respected and premier motorsports engineering organization in the world, we are looking for highly motivated applicants for our available positions.

TRD is looking for an initiative-taking and experienced Sr. Manager, Manufacturing

What you’ll be doing:

Responsible for leading and managing TRD’s manufacturing operation including, equipment evaluation / selection, ROI calculation, process and automation development, optimization, facility needs, and personnel planning, reporting to Executive Operations Director.
Provide direct oversight, leadership, strategic vision, and accountability for TRD’s manufacturing operation. Leaders / management for Manufacture Engineering, Production Control and Quality departments, report to this position.
Using a philosophy of, “see, touch, feel”, lead, manage and grow three teams providing strategic vision in conjunction with oversight of short-term goals and of key performance metrics.
Oversee TRD’s Manufacture Engineering group responsible for complete process definition for TRD’s manufactured components. Support through experience of advanced CNC programming, tooling, fixturing and process definition.
Product mix ranges from high tolerance, full 5-axis race components to high volume production of genuine TRD manufactured commercial components.
Oversee TRD’s Production Control group responsible for low volume, high precision, short lead time race engine components as well as mass production commercial components produced to challenging and dynamic race and plant production schedules and cost targets.
Oversee our production operation where achieving >/=80% OEE across 18+ high precision / high volume, 5-axis CNC machines is required to meet internal and external customer demand.
Oversee TRD’s Quality Control group responsible for detailed inspection of tight tolerance race components manufactured internally as well as sourced through a global supply chain.
Provide direction and leadership toward best practice inspection principles associated with tight tolerance, prototype motorsports production. Build an inspection culture supporting internal and external customers and suppliers, raising the overall quality of our components.
Coordinate, engage, and support other TRD departments including Planning / Purchasing, Design Engineering, Race Engine Build, and Commercial Assembly.
Support through interaction with multiple suppliers and commercial partners. Responsible for investigation and generation of business cases for future capital purchases.

What you’ll bring:

Degree in Engineering or Operations Management. (Masters is a plus.)
Experience managing within an OEE measured environment. Metrics and data driven mindset.
Advanced experience in complex, tight tolerance, 5-axis high-speed milling.
Understanding and use of shop floor and business management software’s, (ERP, MRP, etc.)
Minimum 5+ years’ experience working in a high precision, high profile, automated, 5-axis CNC environment.
Hands on experience with manufacturing process definition, optimization, production scheduling and inspection methods.
Hands on experience generating complex production schedules.
Hands on experience designing, machining, and assembling production fixtures, tooling, etc.

Successful candidate will have:

Advanced Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering skills focused on CNC machining utilizing advanced automation (robotic and fixturing) techniques and equipment.
Minimum 5+ years working in a dynamic, high precision and high-volume CNC environment, leading or supporting engineering, production, and quality departments.
Proven experience leading and managing 40+ team members of diversified experience ranging from postgraduate to shop floor.
Knowledge, understanding and optimization experience with complex 5-axis CNC programs and associated operations, as required to complete a high quality, deliverable component.
Advanced communication and organizational skills.
Proven team leadership skills. Enthusiastic about working in a dynamic, deadline driven environment with the ability to provide a calming and strategic direction to the team.
Out of the box thinker with a passion for developing and implementing new technologies.

Computer Skills & Special Skills:

Experience using CAM and CAD software.
(HyperMill and Creo a plus)
Advanced MS Excel and MS office suite software’s.
Data driven leader with experience and understanding of database and data analysis.
Knowledge and experience with the fundamentals for ERP software’s.
Proven Leadership and Management skills able to quantify and demonstrate results with data.
Advanced organizational skills, comfortable managing competing priorities and working to solutions to balance needs of multiple customers.
Manufacturing experience utilizing billet, forging, and casting type raw materials.
Systems and process oriented with experience defining systems and managing data.
Proven team builder able to interact and communicate with variable audience, using advanced technical skills and general principles.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 lbs.

Travel Requirements:

10% of travel

What we’ll bring:

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include.
A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement.
Vehicle purchase & lease programs.
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.
Flexible work options based on business needs.
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute.
Paid holidays and paid time off.
Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA

The annual base salary range for this position is $161,200.00 - $262,000.00.

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.